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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,938.46, 674,736.62 and 271,162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,938.46, 674,736.62 and 271,162.67 is: 374,205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,938.46 : 674,736.62 = 271,162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,938.46/674,736.62 = 271,162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,938.46x = 674,736.62 × 271,162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,938.46x = 182,963,378,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,963,378,696.48/488,938.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,205.34

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